The Fenix 7S is a great outdoor watch that has a lot of features and is one of the best fitness watches in its own right. It has 30 hours of GPS battery life, two weeks as a smartwatch, and Garmin’s full range of sports profiles, fitness metrics, and on-wrist mapping. The Fenix 7S is also one of the most affordable outdoor watches on the market.
The Fenix 7S is available in three versions: standard, solar, and Sapphire Solar. The Fenix 7S is the smallest in the lineup, with a 42mm case that’s ideal for smaller wrists. There are few devices that can compete with the Fenix 7 range in terms of tracking prowess, and even fewer that are so small at 42mm. It stands on its own, which is why the Fenix 7S is so easy to recommend. This will be marketed as the female-friendly Fenix, but many men have preferred the smaller Fenix 7S for comfort. ..
The Fenix 7S is a large, heavy watch with a thick case that protrudes from the wrist. However, it is comfortable to wear and does not encroach on the back of the hand, as larger Garmins can. We tested the titanium Solar Sapphire version, which weighs 58g with a silicone strap – but the standard version is only slightly heavier, weighing 63g. ..
The Fenix 7S has a 240 x 240 MIP display, which is not as vibrant or bright as an AMOLED-equipped Garmin Epix or Venu 2. Colors are used so sparingly that it’s nearly monochrome. The screen can also appear quite washed out. ..
